How to pronounce inhabitant
Say it like in-HAB-uh-tunt. Inhabitant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAB).
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- in
- HAB
- uh
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inhabitant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- HABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inhabitant
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-HAB-ih-tunt.
What does inhabitant mean?
- Someone or thing who lives in a place.
- A possible value for a type.
- resident
Where does inhabitant come from?
From Middle English inhabitantes (n.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying inhabitant
How do you pronounce inhabitant?
Say in-HAB-uh-tunt. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈhæbətənt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inhabitant?
Inhabitant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAB). Broken into parts: in · HAB · uh · tunt.
Is inhabitant pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/ (in-HAB-ih-tunt).